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Volkswagen Passat

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LD56 KCUMOT history

LD56 KCU is a black diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

LD56 KCU black Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
179,073 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 KCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 KCU was last recorded at 179,073 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 7,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,433 miles · 2 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,640 miles
Average per year
7,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,073 miles
  • 2021 – 171,433 miles
  • 2020 – 165,326 miles
  • 2019 – 149,849 miles
  • 2018 – 144,259 miles
  • 2017 – 140,461 miles
  • 2016 – 135,973 miles
  • 2015 – 129,146 miles
  • 2013 – 121,278 miles
  • 2012 – 113,796 miles
  • 2011 – 108,987 miles
  • 2010 – 97,725 miles
  • 2009 – 85,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,073 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,073 miles (+7,640)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    179,073 miles
    Test number
    238459235144
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,433 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    171,433 miles
    Test number
    684935531983
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail171,433 miles (+6,107)2 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,433 miles
    Test number
    897908587933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,326 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,326 miles
    Test number
    898835400605
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail165,330 miles (+15,481)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,330 miles
    Test number
    881542672397
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass149,849 miles (+295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,849 miles
    Test number
    902434079055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,554 miles (+5,295)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,554 miles
    Test number
    535127041200
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,259 miles
    Test number
    434263762096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail144,259 miles (+3,798)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,259 miles
    Test number
    614803173980
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass140,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    140,461 miles
    Test number
    912914380230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail140,461 miles (+4,488)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,461 miles
    Test number
    555904315597
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass135,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    135,973 miles
    Test number
    580083926830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail135,973 miles (+6,827)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,973 miles
    Test number
    911390658017
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass129,146 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,146 miles
    Test number
    725322725041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,278 miles (+7,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,278 miles
    Test number
    895583903323
    • NoteBoth wishbone bushes showing wear.

  16. Pass113,796 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,796 miles
    Test number
    446607002340
    • NoteSeepage at o/s cv gaiter

  17. Fail113,796 miles (+4,809)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,796 miles
    Test number
    277713402308
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteSeepage at o/s cv gaiter

  18. Pass108,987 miles (+11,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,987 miles
    Test number
    226821001330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,725 miles (+11,809)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    781072700323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,916 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    991504169266
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass85,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,916 miles
    Test number
    992334169220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 KCU

Does LD56 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 KCU expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 KCU?
The MOT on LD56 KCU expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 KCU done?
LD56 KCU was recorded at 179,073 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 7,534 miles a year.
Has LD56 KCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 KCU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 KCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 KCU find?
LD56 KCU passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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